Cristiano Ronaldo, commonly known as CR7, is one of the greatest football players of all time. The Portuguese superstar has set numerous records throughout his career and continues to add to his impressive list of achievements....CONTINUE READING
While Lionel Messi is often regarded as Ronaldo’s biggest rival, there are two specific records that CR7 holds that Messi is unlikely to break.
Most Hat-Tricks in UEFA Champions League History
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored an incredible number of hat-tricks in the UEFA Champions League, with a total of 8 to his name.
This is more than any other player in the competition’s history, and it’s a record that is likely to stand for a long time. Messi has scored 4 hat-tricks in the Champions League, which is an impressive feat, but he is still four behind Ronaldo’s record.
Ronaldo has shown time and time again that he is a true big-game player, with many of his hat-tricks coming in crucial matches in the latter stages of the tournament. Messi has also had some memorable performances in the Champions League, but he has yet to match Ronaldo’s consistency in this competition.
Most Goals in a Single UEFA Champions League Season
During the 2013/14 season, Cristiano Ronaldo put on one of the most dominant performances in Champions League history. He scored an incredible 17 goals in just 11 appearances, breaking the previous record of 14 goals set by Lionel Messi in the 2011/12 season.
Messi has come close to matching Ronaldo’s record, scoring 13 goals in the 2014/15 season and 12 goals in the 2016/17 season. However, he has yet to reach the same level of dominance that Ronaldo displayed in the 2013/14 season.
While Messi is undoubtedly one of the greatest footballers of all time, these two records show just how impressive Ronaldo’s achievements have been. The fact that he holds these records over a player as talented as Messi is a testament to his skill and consistency over the years.
It’s important to note, however, that records are meant to be broken. While it may seem unlikely that Messi will break these specific records, he has shown time and time again that he is capable of achieving the seemingly impossible. Football is a constantly evolving sport, and who knows what the future holds for these two footballing giants.
